QA Specialist

Senior QA Specialist

Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Quality

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior QA Specialist to support and improve quality and food safety programs within a regulated food or dietary supplement manufacturing environment. This role will help ensure compliance with FDA regulations, FSSC 22000, HACCP, and other applicable quality and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Review production batch records and approve product release within required timelines.
• Generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and work with Production and Quality teams to resolve documentation issues.
• Oversee and approve suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Support food safety and quality programs including HACCP, traceability, mock recalls, internal audits, food defense, and food fraud prevention.
• Support Kosher and Halal certification programs.
• Manage and participate in investigations involving complaints, deviations, CAPAs, quality issues, and food safety incidents.
• Conduct root-cause investigations and clearly document findings and corrective actions.
• Support employee training related to GMP, GDP, HACCP, and food safety.
• Maintain and update quality procedures, documentation, and records.
• Assist with customer audits, regulatory inspections, and customer visits.
• Support management review meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track and report quality KPIs using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure ongoing compliance and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field OR 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a certified food or dietary supplement manufacturing environment.
• Experience with HACCP and PCQI requirements.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP/QMS systems preferred.
• Internal auditing experience or certification preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical and regulatory requirements and communicate effectively with employees, management, customers, and auditors.

Physical & Work Environment

• Primarily an office-based environment with regular interaction with manufacturing operations.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, and communicate throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 lbs. as needed.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.

Ideal Candidate: A detail-oriented quality professional with strong food safety knowledge, excellent documentation skills, and experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.

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